Tuesday 31 May 2022

Getting things done - Annfield Street #dundeewestend

Residents have complained to us that foliage from the trees in the Peddie Street industrial area is significantly impending the pavement on the south side of Annfield Street - see photos :



We have therefore asked the council's Roads Maintenance Partnership to contact the site owners to have the foliage cut back.

Monday 30 May 2022

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend


DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 30 MAY 2022

Strawberrybank (at Perth Road) – closed for one week for Scottish Water emergency work.

West Marketgait (Hawkhill to Dudhope roundabout) – nearside northbound lane closure from Monday 30 May for 6 days for Scottish Water work.

City Road/Tullideph Road – 4 way temporary traffic lights from Tuesday 31 May for 4 days for CityFibre works.

Hillside Terrace – closed on Sunday 5 June (11.00am – 5.00pm) for a Street Party.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Blackness Road at Abbotsford Street – 2 way temporary traffic lights from Monday 6 June for 2 days for CityFibre Works.

City Road/Saggar Street – 3 way temporary traffic lights from Tuesday 7 June for 3 days for CityFibre Works.

Explorer Road – off‑peak convoy work on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 June for traffic management training.

Sunday 29 May 2022

World View - Travelling the Globe through Art & Design


From the Curator of Museum Services at the University of Dundee :

World View - Travelling the Globe through Art & Design
Lamb Gallery, Tower Building, University of Dundee
Running now until 22nd July 2022
Monday to Friday 9.30am-7pm

Over the past two years the pandemic has prevented most of us from travelling. At the same time, we are becoming increasingly aware of the environmental impact of travel.

This exhibition presents an opportunity to see the world remotely through the creative eyes of previous travellers over the past 200 years – artists who used different cultural experiences as inspiration for their work, though often seen through a western, colonial viewpoint.

The exhibition also features a range of traditional and modern designs from other parts of the world – from Korean ceramics to Scandinavian textiles and beyond. All of the objects and artworks on display are drawn from the University’s own Museum Collections.

Saturday 28 May 2022

Temporary Traffic Order - Ninewells Avenue


From the City Council :

Dundee City Council proposes to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose of facilitating cycle lane improvement works. The Order is expected to be in force for two weeks from 30 May 2022. Its maximum duration in terms of the Act is eighteen months.

The effect of the Order is to prohibit temporarily all vehicular traffic in Ninewells Avenue between Perth Road and Ninewells Drive.

An alternative route will be available via Perth Road, Glamis Road and Ninewells Avenue.

If you have any queries please contact the Network Management Team, City Development Department, Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street, Dundee, DD1 1LS or call 433082.

Friday 27 May 2022

Meeting with Xplore Dundee


Yesterday evening, we had the pleasure, along with our Liberal Democrat Group colleague Councillor Daniel Coleman, to meet with David Phillips, the new Director and General Manager and Marc Winsland, Commercial Manager, at Xplore Dundee to discuss bus services in the city.

We had a really productive and useful discussion and it is clear that the positive relationship we have had with Xplore Dundee over a long period will continue and grow in the years ahead.

Thursday 26 May 2022

Wednesday 25 May 2022

Harris Academy Parent Council meeting #dundeewestend


It was a pleasure last night for us both to attend the last Harris Academy Parent Council meeting of the current school term.

This was the first parent council meeting that Fraser had been able to attend in-person since 2020 as all meetings have been on-line only during the COVID pandemic and this was Michael's first opportunity to attend a Harris Academy Parent Council meeting since his recent election to represent the West End on the City Council.

The meeting was a 'hybrid' one, allowing the choice of attending on-line or in person and this worked extremely well.

Very positive updates from Mr Millar and members of the senior leadership team including new school initiatives and the current SQA examinations diet has been running well.

We also discussed the possible future for the tennis courts at the Elliot Road playing fields that constituents have raised with us as these are badly in need of an upgrade or repurposing for perhaps an all-weather playing facility.

Tuesday 24 May 2022

Getting things done - Balgay Park #dundeewestend


Residents contacted us about the damage to the entrance pillar to Balgay Park and Hill at the Glamis Road side of the park. This was caused by a vehicle some weeks ago.

We asked our local environment manager for an update on progress with repairs and have received this helpful response :

"I can confirm that we are aware of damage that has occurred at the entrance of Balgay Cemetery Glamis Road, and this damage has been assessed by the Area Officer.

The Area Officer is currently making arrangements with department colleagues to remove the damage in the short term with a view to arranging a full repair of the pillar."

Monday 23 May 2022

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend


DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 23 MAY 2022

Scottish & Southern Energy Networks Glenagnes area Cable Investigation Scheme – rolling overnight (8.00pm to 6.00am) temporary traffic lights on Ancrum Road, Logie Street, City Road, Scott Street and Glenagnes Road from Monday 16 to Wednesday 25 May. Temporary traffic control on Glamis Road (Ancrum Road to Balgay Park service road); Balgay Road (at Logie Avenue) and Logie Avenue (south leg) closed from Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 May.

Rosefield Place – closed from Monday 23 May for 2 weeks for Scottish Water work.

Forthcoming Roadworks

West Marketgait (Hawkhill to Dudhope roundabout) – nearside northbound lane closure from Monday 30 May for 6 days for Scottish Water work.

City Road/Tullideph Road – 4 way temporary traffic lights from Tuesday 31 May for 4 days for CityFibre works.

City Road/Saggar Street – 3 way temporary traffic lights from Tuesday 7 June for 3 days for CityFibre Works.

Sunday 22 May 2022

Getting things done - Ford's Lane #dundeewestend

We recently received complaints from residents about the poor quality of reinstatement of the setts on the Ford's Lane path, following City Fibre installation. See below :




We therefore raised this with the council officer who is kindly dealing with liaison with City Fibre and have since been given the following reassurance :

"City Fibre will carry out a thorough inspection of this area and identify any defects. A member from my team inspected and has informed me the section of cobbles has been grouted."

Saturday 21 May 2022

Temporary Traffic Order - Rosefield Place


From the City Council :

Dundee City Council proposes to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose of facilitating Scottish Water mains repair works. The Order is expected to be in force for two weeks from 23 May 2022. Its maximum duration in terms of the Act is eighteen months.

The effect of the Order is to prohibit temporarily all vehicular traffic in Rosefield Place.

Alternative routes will be available via Rosefield Place for its entire length.

Access will be maintained where possible.

No diversion route is required as this road forms a cul-de-sac.

If you have any queries, please contact the Network Management Team, City Development Department, Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street, Dundee, DD1 1LS or phone 433082.

Friday 20 May 2022

Getting things done - Riverside Drive #dundeewestend

Many thanks to the residents who recently highlighted the graffiti on the pavilion - some unfortunately offensive - and the worn state of the entrance signage to the pavilion area on Riverside Drive.   See photos of the pavilion below :


We raised this with the council's environment management and our local environment manager has responded positively as follows :

"Thank you for your email ... concerning the offensive graffiti. We will make arrangements to inspect and include the removal of graffiti from this property. We will also include the removal of the graffiti from the sign at Magdalen Green sign."

Thursday 19 May 2022

Temporary Traffic Order - Logie Avenue


From the City Council :

THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)

THE DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL AS TRAFFIC AUTHORITY being satisfied that traffic on the road should be prohibited by reason of SSEN investigation works being carried out HEREBY PROHIBIT the driving of any vehicle in Logie Avenue (south leg between Glenagnes Road and Sycamore Place), Dundee.

This notice comes into effect on Monday 23 May 2022 for 3 working days.

Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained. Road will be closed in sections as work progresses.

Alternative routes for vehicles are available via Glenagnes Road / Scott Street / Balgay Road.

For further information contact 433082.

Executive Director of City Development
Dundee City Council

Wednesday 18 May 2022

Getting things done - Blackness Road and Perth Road #dundeewestend

We are grateful to the residents who contacted us on Monday about the dreadful vandalism of a number of bus shelters along Blackness Road and Perth Road - see below :



We raised this with both Police Scotland and the transportation team at the City Council;  the latter to ensure that repairs are undertaken.

Tuesday 17 May 2022

Green Health Week 2022


#GreenHealthWeek runs until next Sunday, with free activities for everyone. ðŸŒ»

You can read more about the events taking place at :

Monday 16 May 2022

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend


DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 16 MAY 2022

Magdalen Yard Road (Thomson Street to Patons Lane) – closed for one week for Scottish Water mains repair.

Blackness Road (Peddie Street to Annfield Road) - 3 way temporary traffic lights from Monday 16 May for 4 days. This includes Blackness Street closure with local access from Annfield Street and Rosefield Place being left turn only for CityFibre Works.

Scottish & Southern Energy Networks Glenagnes area Cable Investigation Scheme – rolling overnight (8.00pm to 6.00am) temporary traffic lights on Ancrum Road, Logie Street, City Road, Scott Street and Glenagnes Road from Monday 16 to Wednesday 25 May. Temporary traffic control on Glamis Road (Ancrum Road to Balgay Park service road); Balgay Road (at Logie Avenue) and Logie Avenue (south leg) closed from Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 May.

Blackness Road (at Urquhart Street) – temporary traffic lights from 9.30am on Wednesday 18 May to 6.00am on Thursday 19 May for Scottish Water work.

Riverside Drive (at Airport) – off‑peak (9.30am to 3.30pm) temporary traffic lights on Friday 20 May for Department of Transport road sensors replacement work.

West Marketgait (Nethergate to Hawkhill) – off-side northbound lane closure on Friday 20 May for decommissioning of air monitoring unit.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Rosefield Place – closed from Monday 23 May for 2 weeks for Scottish Water work.

West Marketgait (Hawkhill to Dudhope roundabout) – nearside northbound lane closure from Monday 30 May for 6 days for Scottish Water work.

Sunday 15 May 2022

Saturday 14 May 2022

Friday 13 May 2022

Perth Road - a personal history #dundeewestend



Yesterday, Fraser had the pleasure of meeting with Linda Brownlee, President of Dundee Art Society, at the Roseangle Gallery to view "Perth Road - a personal history" - a private commission for a West End resident.

It is superb and in two canvasses measuring 9ft by 4ft features well-known Perth Road landmarks and the surrounding area.

It will be on display in the gallery from 4th to 11th June and thereafter for a few weeks in Mennies.

Linda will have her first solo exhibition in August at EAStudios in Broughty Ferry where she'll have 60 Dundee artworks on show - don't miss it!

Wednesday 11 May 2022

Tuesday 10 May 2022

Michael's and Fraser's West End weekly surgery #dundeewestend


Our weekly West End surgery takes place again today at 3.30pm prompt at Blackness Library.

All welcome and no appointment is necessary!

Following the recent election, we will be reviewing surgery arrangements in the coming weeks to cover more West End venues and will keep residents updated.

Monday 9 May 2022

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend


DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 9 MAY 2022

Greenmarket (access road) - closed approximately 100m from junction with South Marketgait for sewer connection from Monday 25 April for 2 weeks.

Hawkhill (Blackness Avenue to Bellfield Street) - closed eastbound from Thursday 5 May for 3 days for CityFibre works.

Blackness Road (Peddie Street to Annfield Road) - 3 way temporary traffic lights from Wednesday 11 May for 4 days. This includes Blackness Street closure with local access from Annfield Street and Rosefield Place being left turn only for CityFibre Works.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Scottish & Southern Energy Networks Glenagnes area Cable Investigation Scheme – rolling overnight (8.00pm to 6.00am) temporary traffic lights on Ancrum Road, Logie Street, City Road, Scott Street and Glenagnes Road from Monday 16 to Wednesday 25 May. Temporary traffic control on Glamis Road (Ancrum Road to Balgay Park service road); Balgay Road (at Logie Avenue) and Logie Avenue (south leg) closed from Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 May.

Riverside Drive (at Airport) – off‑peak (9.30am to 3.30pm) temporary traffic lights on Friday 20 May for Department of Transport road sensors replacement work.

Rosefield Place – closed from Monday 23 May for 2 weeks for Scottish Water work.

Sunday 8 May 2022

Congratulations card!

The Dundee Liberal Democrat councillors would like to thank our good friends Lewis and Wings for the super congratulations card they sent us!


Saturday 7 May 2022

First anniversary celebrations of Victoria Gardens today #dundeewestend

Today sees the first anniversary celebrations of Victoria Gardens - all welcome!

More details at www.facebook.com/events/666042974697015 :



Friday 6 May 2022

Many thanks!


The results of yesterday's Dundee City Council election will be known later today.

Dundee Liberal Democrat candidates would sincerely like to thank everyone for their support yesterday and for their warm welcome on the doorsteps.

We are very grateful to residents and also to our many volunteers who helped the campaign.

We will continue to work hard for everyone in the city and do our best for all local residents we represent on Dundee City Council - thanks again!

Thursday 5 May 2022

Today is polling day!

Cllr Fraser Macpherson and Michael Crichton work for the West End all year round - not just election time!

Please give FRASER MACPHERSON your NUMBER 1 vote and MICHAEL CRICHTON your NUMBER 2 vote at this year's council election - many thanks!

... the team that works for the West End!


Wednesday 4 May 2022

Working for the West End - all year round! #dundeewestend


My colleague Michael Crichton and I would like to take this opportunity in advance of tomorrow's City Council election to thank everyone across the West End for their support and warm reception on the doorsteps - it is really appreciated.

We would kindly ask residents to vote FRASER MACPHERSON "NUMBER 1" and MICHAEL CRICHTON "NUMBER 2" to allow us to continue to work hard for everyone in our local area - many thanks!

Tuesday 3 May 2022

Discover Eden in Dundee

The Friends of St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee warmly invites residents to this event on Dundee's Eden Project.

Expressions of interest should be returned to friends@saintpaulscathedral.net :


Monday 2 May 2022

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend


DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 2 MAY 2022

Greenmarket (access road) - closed approximately 100m from junction with South Marketgait for sewer connection from Monday 25 April for 2 weeks.

Blackness Avenue (Perth Road to Shaftesbury Road) – closed on Monday 2 May for CityFibre works.

Osborne Place – road closed from Monday 3 May for 4 days for carriageway resurfacing.

Hawkhill (Blackness Avenue to Bellfield Street) - closed eastbound from Thursday 5 May for 3 days for CityFibre works.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Blackness Road (Peddie Street to Annfield Road) - 3 way temporary traffic lights from Wednesday 11 May for 4 days. This includes Blackness Street closure with local access from Annfield Street and Rosefield Place being left turn only for CityFibre Works.

Sunday 1 May 2022

Getting things done - Eton Street and Oxford Street #dundeewestend


Following residents asking my colleague Michael Crichton and me if an additional litter bin could be placed in the grass area at Oxford Street/Eton Street, we contacted the council and this has now been provided.   

We have also asked for more frequent emptying of the nearby dog bin, at the request of residents.